The editors of The Herb Companion magazine are here at the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR sharing information about healing with herbs, and how to get started using herbs in your own life. K.C. Compton, ...

The herbalist Jade Marks shares three simple recipes for calming, restorative drinks. By Alex Tudela For anyone skeptical about the medicinal power of plants, the 27-year-old herbalist Jade Marks is ...

A new line of savory extracts wants to do for cooks what vanilla extract does for bakers — become a shortcut to better taste. Star Kay White’s new Culinary Extract line, which includes rosemary, ...

The herbal extract of a yellow-flowered mountain plant indigenous to the Arctic regions of Europe and Asia increased the lifespan of fruit fly populations, according to a UC-Irvine study. The herbal ...

An herb used in traditional Indian medicine to treat diabetes seems to lower blood sugar and insulin levels in a manner similar to prescription drugs, a new study reports. COLUMBUS, Ohio – An herb ...

The scent of fragrant lemongrass mingles with earthy ginger and tangy tamarind, punctuated by the sharp, menthol-like aroma of camphor. It’s a familiar smell for spa-goers: a traditional Thai herbal ...

Horsetail is an herbal remedy traditionally used for its many health-promoting effects. Potential benefits include promoting hair, skin, and nail health. However, limited scientific evidence supports ...

Learn the correct herbal tincture ratio and how to make a tincture with peppermint that will help to treat stomach aches, motion sickness, and morning sickness. If you’re looking for a simple plant ...